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Course Review: Progressive Vocal Development in the Voice Studio: An Evidence-Based Framework with Josh Glasner

Voice Study Centre

Wednesday 30th August 2023

Baritone singer, researcher and Assistant Professor of Music at Clarke University Josh Glasner led a discussion around building an evidence-based framework for progressive vocal development, starting with encouraging participants to engage with the format and share their goals for the session.

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Boosting Academic Writing Productivity with the Pomodoro Technique

Pippa Anderson

Thursday 24th August 2023

Staying focused and maintaining consistent productivity while writing research papers can be challenging. This is where the Pomodoro Technique comes into play, offering a structured approach to enhance your academic writing process.

Course Reviews

Course Review: Beyond the Mechanics: Vocal Injury Prevention & Performance Optimization with Jennie Morton

Voice Study Centre

Wednesday 23rd August 2023

Osteopath, author and performance coach Jennie Morton began her vocal injury prevention course by introducing the context of her background as a West End performer and the lead singer of a 20-piece swing band and how poor advice from treatment professionals during that time ignited her desire to...

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Short Course Student Showcase: Hannah Smikle

Voice Study Centre

Monday 21st August 2023

Hannah Smikle is a professional vocal coach and vocalist who attended and completed Kerrie Obert’s 10-week ‘Certificate in Vocal Pedagogy’ course earlier this year. Hannah established her 'Vocal Performance Coaching' studio back in 2010...

Course Reviews

Course Review: Theatre's Best Kept Secret: An Introduction to The Meisner Technique

Voice Study Centre

Friday 18th August 2023

Founder of The London Meisner Company Robyn Paterson delivered an insightful and interesting masterclass on the Meisner Technique, fusing entertaining anecdotes with foundational information and practical tips.

Study Tips and Guides

Study Tip: Schedule Time for Self-care

Voice Study Centre

Thursday 17th August 2023

Embracing self-care isn't just a luxury; it's a vital investment in our well-being, a way to nurture both our physical and mental health. Integrating self-care routines into our everyday routine can produce significant outcomes. Here are some suggestions.

Course Reviews

Course Review: Trauma-Informed Voice Care with Dr Geneva Mayne

Voice Study Centre

Wednesday 16th August 2023

Dr Geneva Mayne’s course on ‘Trauma-Informed Voice Care’ was inspired both by her own background (diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia in 2016) and by her research (on associations between trauma, discrimination and voice disorders) carried out during her doctoral studies in speech-language pathology at Kean University.

Student & Alumni News

MA Voice Pedagogy student elected as Editor for AOTOS

Voice Study Centre

Monday 14th August 2023

It gives us great pleasure to announce that current MA Voice Pedagogy student Louisa Morgan has recently been elected to council as Editor for the Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS)!

MA Voice Pedagogy student features on Be A Singing Teacher (BAST) podcast

Voice Study Centre

Saturday 12th August 2023

We are very excited to report that current MA Voice Pedagogy student Sarah Summers has recently featured on an episode of ‘Singing Teachers Talk’, the weekly podcast hosted by Be A Singing Teacher (BAST) Training.